Nov 11, 2011
CMS has posted the application for the 2012 Medicare Shared Savings/ACO program. Read More
ACP Headlines AMA Messages
Nov 8, 2011
The latest AMA Advocacy Update can be viewed in PDF format here:
AMA Advocacy Update - November 2, 2011
Topics include:
- SGR Repeal strongly supported at bipartisan Congressional briefing
- Progress
Aug 16, 2011
SPECIAL ADVOCACY ALERT
Joint Congressional Committee will influence future of medicine. Actions over next four months present major opportunities and threats.
The AMA’s initial response to the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction… Read More
May 13, 2011
Did you file a claim for the UnitedHealth Group UCR settlement and then receive a postcard from the Settlement Claims Administrator asking for more information? If so, you need to be certain any questions regarding… Read More
May 13, 2011
The Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) settlement agreement grants physicians a number of important protections against unfair business practices from one of the country’s largest health insurers. For instance, the settlement agreement requires BCBS to… Read More
Apr 5, 2011
The Senate passed H.R. 4, the “Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011,” which eliminates a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that requires businesses… Read More
Mar 25, 2011
GetReady5010, an education effort supported by the AMA, is hosting a second set of free webinars April 4-8, 2011. These webinars will focus on testing of the version 5010 HIPAA electronic administrative transactions. Visit www.getready5010.org… Read More
Mar 16, 2011
Stay up-to-date on changes to CPT® codes. Sign up to receive free e-mail notifications when changes have been posted to the AMA Web site for Category II codes, Category III codes, Vaccine codes and Errata. You… Read More
Mar 10, 2011
If you requested a report from the UnitedHealth Group UCR Settlement Claims Administrator prior to the Oct. 5 claims filing deadline, the Settlement Claims Administrator assigned you a claim number, and your claim should be… Read More
Mar 10, 2011
House passes bill to eliminate 1099 reporting
On March 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4, which would eliminate the unnecessary and burdensome IRS 1099 reporting requirement for businesses, including physician practices… Read More